The latest update from Infrastructure Ontario (IO) on the size and scope of the province’s market for public-private partnerships (P3s) reveals more than $65 billion worth of projects planned and underway.

Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott made the announcement earlier this month, calling the funding commitment the largest in the province’s history.

"Our government has revealed a robust and diverse pipeline of projects that will improve, repair and build Ontario's infrastructure," said Scott. "Infrastructure is the backbone of our communities and these investments are critical to the future economic strength of this province. Our P3 model is recognized around the world for delivering projects on time and on budget and we look forward to working with new local and international partners to complete this historic pipeline of public infrastructure."

The 2019 P3 Market Update lists 32 projects at various stages of planning and construction. Ten are in procurement; the remainder are at the pre-transaction stage. Some, such as the GTHA transit projects—including the Ontario Line subway, GO Transit expansion projects, the Scarborough Subway Extension (an extension of the TTC Line 2), the Yonge North Subway Extension (an extension of the TTC Line 1) and the westward extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT—are already well understood.

Others, such as those in the health and justice sector, which IO says will be a major focus going forward, are being developed over time.

In total, the market update lists a total of 32 P3 projects including: 13 civil (such as transit, subways, highways), 16 healthcare and three community safety projects. A summary list of those projects appears below.

"Infrastructure Ontario is pleased to see the 2019 P3 Market Update released to our industry partners, so they can plan and dedicate the appropriate resources to future projects," said IO president and CEO Ehren Cory. "Providing more information, on a consistent basis, to our prospective partners will promote stability and transparency in Ontario's P3 market and ensure we remain global P3 leaders. We look forward to delivering the critical infrastructure projects on the 2019 P3 Market Update on behalf of the government."

Earlier this year, the government announced new measures to attract more interest from international firms who are looking to participate in Ontario's P3 market. IO hopes that broadening the procurement process to more bidders will increase competition, drive innovation and deliver optimal value for public funds.

The agency boasts an international reputation for delivering P3 projects on budget (95 percent) and on schedule (69 percent). Both metrics are considered to be significantly above industry standards.

 

Projects in pre-procurement

Ontario Line Subway

RFQ expected: Spring 2020

RFP expected: Summer/Fall 2020

Estimated project value: > $10 billion

 

Line 2 East Extension (Scarborough) Subway

RFQ expected: Spring 2021

RFP expected: Summer/Fall 2021

Estimated project value: > $5 billion

 

Line 1 Extension (Yonge Street North) Subway

RFQ expected: Fall 2021

RFP expected: Spring 2022

Estimated project value: > $5 billion

 

Eglinton Crosstown LRT – West Extension

RFQ expected: TBD

RFP expected: TBD

Estimated project value: > $4 billion

 

GO Expansion: Union Station Upgrade – Platform Expansion

RFQ expected: Fall 2019

RFP expected: TBD

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

Kingston General Hospital

RFQ expected: Spring 2020

RFP expected: Summer/Fall 2020

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville Redevelopment

RFQ expected: Summer 2020

RFP expected: Winter 2021

Estimated project value: < $200 million

 

Trillium Health Partners Broader Redevelopment – Queensway Health Centre

RFQ expected: Fall 2020

RFP expected: Spring 2021

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

Niagara Falls Hospital

RFQ expected: Winter 2021

RFP expected: Summer 2021

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

Hamilton Health Sciences – West Lincoln

RFQ expected: Winter 2021

RFP expected: Spring 2021

Estimated project value: < $200 million

 

Trillium Health Partners Broader Redevelopment – Mississauga Hospital Site

RFQ expected: Spring 2021

RFP expected: Fall 2021

Estimated project value: > $2 billion

 

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Phase 1D Redevelopment

RFQ expected: Summer 2021

RFP expected: Winter 2022

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Redevelopment

RFQ expected: Winter 2022

RFP expected: Summer 2022

Estimated project value: > $2 billion

 

North York General Hospital

RFQ expected: Spring 2023

RFP expected: Fall 2023

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

William Osler Health System – Peel Memorial

RFQ expected: Spring 2023

RFP expected: Summer 2023

Estimated project value: < $200 million

 

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

RFQ expected: Summer 2023

RFP expected: Winter 2024

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

Hamilton Health Sciences – Hamilton Redevelopment

RFQ expected: Fall 2023

RFP expected: Spring 2024

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

Windsor Regional Hospital

RFQ expected: > 5 years

RFP expected: > 5 years

Estimated project value: > $1 billion

 

The Hospital for Sick Children

RFQ expected: > 5 years

RFP expected: > 5 years

Estimated project value: > $2 billion

 

Lakeridge Health – Broader Redevelopment

RFQ expected: > 5 years

RFP expected: > 5 years

Estimated project value: TBD

 

Scarborough Health Network Broader Redevelopment

RFQ expected: > 5 years

RFP expected: > 5 years

Estimated project value: TBD

 

Ottawa Correctional Complex

RFQ expected: TBD

RFP expected: TBD

Estimated project value: TBD

 

 

Projects in active procurement

Hamilton LRT

Estimated project value: > $1 billion

 

GO Expansion: Lakeshore East – Central Corridor

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

GO Expansion: Milton Corridor Upgrades

Estimated project value: $100 million – $199 million

 

GO Expansion: Lakeshore West Corridor

Estimated project value: $500 million – $1 billion

 

Hurontario LRT

Estimated project value: > $2 billion

 

Halton Region Consolidated Courthouse

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

GO Expansion: OnCorr

Estimated project value: > $10 billion

 

QEW Credit River Bridge

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

GO Expansion: Lakeshore East – West Corridor

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

Thunder Bay Correctional Complex

Estimated project value: $200 million – $499 million

 

Projects in planning

The government has also announced several projects that are early in the planning process. Details including delivery model, timing and scope are still being determined.

Health Projects

• Quinte Healthcare Corporation – Prince Edward County (Picton)
• Stevenson Memorial Hospital (Alliston)
• Collingwood General and Marine (Collingwood)
• Hotel Dieu Shaver (St Catharines)
• Lake of the Woods District Hospital (Kenora)
• Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (Bracebridge and Huntsville)

Children’s Treatment Centres

• Grandview Children’s Treatment Centre (Ajax)
• Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (Ottawa)

Subway

• Early and Enabling Works for Subway Program
• Line 4 Extension (Sheppard East) Subway

Highways

• Garden City Skyway